Puromycin, Dihydrochloride, 1mg MPN:P33020-0.1

Puromycin Dihydrochloride is a versatile biochemical reagent used to inhibit protein synthesis in cells. Its ability to bind to the 60S ribosomal subunit makes it an effective tool for studying cellular processes and identifying essential genes. Researchers in molecular biology, cell biology, and microbiology can utilize Puromycin Dihydrochloride to select for cells that have integrated a plasmid or virus, allowing for the study of gene expression and regulation. The product's high purity and stability make it suitable for a range of applications, including drug discovery, gene therapy, and basic scientific research.

Top product features:

• Puromycin, Dihydrochloride is a potent inhibitor of protein synthesis.
• It has a molecular formula of C55H85O21N20S2Cu HCl.
• It inhibits the action of aminoacyl-tRNA on the ribosome.

Top product applications:

• Inhibitor of protein synthesis and antibiotic; used in cell culture and molecular biology applications to select for cells that have taken up a plasmid.
• As a tool for studying the mechanism of protein synthesis and for selecting for cells that have taken up a plasmid.
• In the study of ribosomal RNA and its role in protein synthesis.